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Event Details

Overview

This course will provide a basic understanding of evaluation and treatment of common temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain.

Course participants will learn the anatomy and biomechanics of the TMJs, the neurological input and overlap in the craniofacial region, referred pain patterns, and diagnostic categories with associated clinical presentation.

Comprehensive TMJ assessment and treatment techniques with attention to cervical spine influences will be presented, followed by practical sessions.

Management for complex clinical presentations will be discussed, including psychosocial issues and chronic pain.

No prerequisites required other than being a registered Physiotherapist.This 2-day course runs from 9:00am - 5:00pm each day.

Instructor

Maria Zerjav, BSc(H)Psych, BScPT, CCTT, CODN has been practicing physiotherapy since 1987, when she graduated from Dalhousie University. Over the past 22 years she has focused her area of clinical practice on the treatment of patients with TMJ disorders (TMD). In 2010 she was certified by the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT) as a Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT). She has worked with Oral Medicine Specialists, ENTs, audiologists, speech language pathologists, dentists and physicians in the treatment of TMD. She has presented lectures to UBC physiotherapy students, physiotherapists, dentists, dental hygienists, ENTs and plastic surgeons regarding TMJ disorders. She is a member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and has attended their annual conferences since 2004. In 2016 Maria completed advanced training in Facial Neuromuscular Retraining (Facial Palsy/Bell’s Palsy). Maria has worked in private practice since 1990 and is owner of Westside Physiotherapy and Hand Clinic.

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Organizer

The Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC) has been serving its 2500+ members for over 70 years. As the voice of our members, we ensure they have access to practice support, professional development and advocacy tools to ensure that British Columbians receive quality care that keeps them moving for life. PABC represents our members' expertise in improving health outcomes to government, health authorities, insurers, and the public.Find out more about the benefits of PABC membership.